The area around Nana Road (Sukhumvit Soi 1 – 21) to Asoke Road is a well-known place of living for a large number of Arabian. This probably resulted from the zoning policy in the past, creating several residence areas for foreigners. For example, Vietnamese community in Samsaen, China town in Yaowarat, or Mon community in Koh Kred. Also, Nana is a home to many cost-friendly suit tailor shops. Nana came from the surname “Nana” who was the owner of a large piece of land from the train route onwards. Asoke Montree Road was previously named “Soi Sukhumvit 22 (Soi Asoke)” and “Asoke Road”, and Bangkok Administration Office renamed it to Asoke Montree Road on March 1st, 2004 in the honor of Phra Asoke Montree (Riam Sawetseranee), a civil servant who worked for King Vajiravudh (or King Rama VI) and donated a piece of land together with other landowners and bought and donated the land of old market to Bangkok Municipality for construction of this road. Asoke Towere is located in this area; it does look like a small Korean town, as you can find all kinds of Korean products here as the Korea Fever has currently gripped the country.

Promphong (Sukhumvit 39) was named after the castle owner, Prince Phromphong Athirat who previously owned a castle in Sukhumvit 39. This Soi can be used as a shortcut to Petchburi Road, Sukhumvit 21, 49 and Thonglor. This district is a living area for Japanese and there are several restaurants, pubs and bars, including hi-end department store, Emporium Shopping Mall.

The next area is Thonglor to Ekamai Road (Sukhumvit 55 – 63). The history of this area went back to the World War era. This was the place where Japanese troop set up their military base. That’s why Japanese community was built in this area. Unlike other areas, this community was not a result from Bangkok zoning policy. This merely 2 km Thonglor road connects Sukhumvit Road to New Petchburi Road “Soi Thonglor” and currently plays a significant role in terms of business and economy. Today, Thonglor becomes a financial district with premium and unique location, especially this area becomes a center for foreigners’ luxurious, hi-end residences. That’s why Thonglor is one of the most important business areas. You can find several nice restaurants to satisfy your taste buds and amazing, colorful night-life along this street.
Most residences in Sukhumvit area are in the form of condominium and apartment, and there are only few houses available. It is relatively difficult to find a rental house with both private garden and swimming pool. Most of them are small houses in compound with shared garden and pool. The disadvantage for this kind of residence is lack of privacy.